WSCJTC Training & Education
WSCJTC prepares Washington’s public safety professionals through high-quality academy training, specialized instruction, certification support, and continuing education. Find the right academy, course, qualification, or professional development opportunity for your role.
Training Departments
Basic Training Division
Washington’s mandated academy for entry-level police, corrections, and peace officers. Includes our Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA), equivalency programs, and more.
Advanced Training Division
Certification and education for public safety professionals. Includes leadership courses, crisis intervention, LEOSA certification, private security, coroner/medical examinator training, and more.
Applied Skills Training Division
Training and certification for special assignments. Includes basic and advanced firearm instructor training, S.W.A.T courses, de-escalation, and patrol tactics instructor (PTI) programs.
Gender-Based Violence Division
WSCJTC's Gender-Based Violence Division (GBVD) offers training including sexual assault investigation, domestic violence, child abuse interviewing, and more.
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Find commonly-searched and mandated courses offered by WSCJTC below. Use our search tool to explore all trainings.
Entry-Level Training Programs
- Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA)
- Corrections Officers Academy (COA)
- Juvenile Corrections Officers Academy (JCOA)
Equivalency Academy
Recurring State-Mandated Training
Specialized Training Required by Assignment
Career-Level and Other Certification
- Career Level Certification (CLC)
- EVOC Instructor
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Police Training Officer (PTO)
Firearms Certifications
State Mandated Training LETCSA Training Search All CJTC Training
Featured Training Events
LETCSA Summit
The WSCJTC hosts annual Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act (LETCSA) summits to provide training and investigation updates, gather feedback for training development, and more.
Join us virtually or in-person:
- October 13th, 6-8pm in Burien, WA
- November 17th, 6-8pm in Ellensburg, WA
Women's-LED CDT/UOF Training
Build your skills. Build your confidence. Prepare to lead. Join us for a three-day introductory Defensive Tactics & Use of Force course designed to build a strong foundation for DT skills, use-of-force principles, and leadership.
Join us in-person: October 28th - 30th, Burien, WA
- Who can attend our class: Anyone
- Required Equipment: Duty Gear, Wrestling Shoes (Mat Shoes), Training Gear
- Dress code: Professional Comfortable Training Attire
Related Resources
- ACADIS Training Portal
- Law Enforcement Digests (LED)
- Physical Ability Test (PAT) requirements
- Staff Directory
- WA State Mandated Training
WSCJTC Fee-Based Trainings Now Subject to Sales Tax
Effective October 1, 2025, WSCJTC fee-based trainings are subject to sales tax. The rate will vary based on training location and will be added to course invoices. This applies to all students except those from State of Washington government agencies.
Why CJTC?
Nationally Recognized Standards
WSCJTC’s IADLEST accreditation supports consistent, professional, and defensible training grounded in nationally recognized best practices.
Community Safety & Accountability
LETCSA reflects Washington’s commitment to training that emphasizes de-escalation, patrol tactics, cultural understanding, bias awareness, and public trust.
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